About

UPDATE: Although we did not reach our funding goal we are committed to the concept behind the iDreamSaver. We will be working very diligently to improve on our idea and use the feedback and excitement we gained from this campaign to continue to build momentum. If you are interested in learning more about what is going on behind the scenes please free to follow us at:

Wake. Intelligently.

The iDreamSaver is an iPhone® and iPod Touch® charging dock and alarm clock that monitors your sleep state and wakes you only from light sleep, which is easier and more natural.

Motivation

You know how some mornings when the alarm clock sounds, you’re totally unprepared to wake up? Yet there are those mornings where it seems quite easy to wake up -- as if you were already awake. We wanted to ensure that you wake up that easily every day.

Science

How you feel in the morning really depends on what sleep state you are in when your alarm goes off. If you are in deep sleep when the alarm sounds, then it's difficult to make the transition from deep sleep to being fully awake so quickly, and the result is a bad start to an otherwise nice day. What we needed was a way for the alarm clock to know your sleep state, so it can avoid this situation altogether and only go off when you are in light sleep. Waking from light sleep is much easier, since you are closer to being awake.

Our Solution

It turns out that body motion is a great indicator of light sleep, whereas lack of motion indicates deep sleep or dream sleep (also known as REM sleep). Using this clear distinction, we engineered a simple and elegant solution to monitor your body motions (from a distance!) and then wake you at the best time. The iDreamSaver is designed to wake you when you move around within a time window that you specify, which we call the “wake-window”. When this wake-window begins, the iDreamSaver becomes ARMED. Once it senses body movement (meaning you are in a lighter sleep state), it will trigger the alarm. Our solution will wake you up more naturally and leave you feeling great the rest of the day!

What makes us different?

Smarter waking isn't exactly a revolutionary concept; people have been tinkering with similar ideas for over a decade. But we feel there is a fundamental flaw in how this waking concept has been executed to date. Other “smart” alarm clock technology requires that you wear a headband, wristband, or other sensor on your body. That means you must remember to put on this equipment every night before bed and make sure it’s charged, too. These systems are cumbersome to set up and use and are not comfortable to wear to bed. We wanted the entire experience of using the iDreamSaver to integrate seamlessly into your normal night-time routine while greatly improving your morning.

Technology

The core of the iDreamSaver lies in the state-of-the-art Passive InfraRed (PIR) sensor technology used to monitor your body motions. The PIR sensor sees heat, and it is tuned specifically to the human body temperature (this means it can sense your movement in the dark). In front of the PIR is a Fresnel lens and visible light filter. The Fresnel design extends both the range and the Field Of View of the sensor, so it can detect body movement even from across the room. Additionally, filtering the visible light while transmitting the InfraRed allows for maximum contrast between you and the background, which further improves sensor performance. We are using a high-quality sensor and filter, wrapped in a meticulously-engineered system, so that the result is both robust and extremely reliable. The iDreamSaver is on par with the quality you expect to go with your Apple products.

Design

The iDreamSaver is designed to replace your current charging cable with a dedicated dock and charging stand. Our power cable is twice the length of the standard Apple charger, which provides more flexibility when placing the iDreamSaver near your bed.

Included with the dock are small support spacers, in various sizes, that fill the gap between your device and the back panel of the iDreamSaver. These spacers will help your device fit snugly onto the dock and provide support, while also accommodating a range of case sizes, from thick to thin (or none at all).

Additionally, we wanted to prevent our dock from lifting off the nightstand or sliding around when tapping the screen; we also wanted docking and undocking of your device to be a one-handed operation. We found that simply adding weight to the dock does not always solve these problems. So instead, we chose special micro-suction feet, which solves our requirements. And, they still allow the dock to be removed for travel or to be repositioned without leaving marks, sticky residue, or stains on your nightstand.

Free App

The App that accompanies the iDreamSaver hardware will be available for free in the App Store. We offer a wide array of options for the user-interface so that you can set it up according to your preferences, such as multiple alarms that can be independently scheduled, color schemes, snooze options, brightness, screen timeouts, and much more. Best of all, you can access your playlist and select the music of your choice. And, you can use AirPlay to pipe music out of whatever Bluetooth®-compatible device you choose.

We are excited over the number of innovative features we can add to this product via software updates. We plan to continually improve this product long after we deliver the hardware to our backers. Obviously, we cannot promise we will implement everyone’s suggestions, but we will try our best to implement the majority of ideas that we know our user-community will generate.

Rewards

Standard option: iDreamSaver in black or white ABS plastic ($89)

Upgrade to the Premium aluminum iDreamSaver, which provides you a heavier dock and a luxurious bead-blasted finish like you would find on Apple Mac products ($149).

Premium Plus+ (same as Premium) but available in anodized black or red finish ($159)

Special Edition: Only available on Kickstarter, Aerospace grade aluminum iDreamSaver in Lime Green, laser etched with individual serial number ($189).

With your help, we can change the way the world wakes up! Please pre-order your iDreamSaver by clicking the green button at the top of this page. Thank you!

Support

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Every dollar counts. If your dollar helps make the iDreamSaver a reality, then you will be able to buy it online or maybe even at an Apple Store near you someday. You will also be a part of making a cool product that helps everyone enjoy waking up!

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iDreamSaver T-shirt: We appreciate your support of this project, so for your pledge of $25, you will receive one T-shirt with the iDreamSaver name and logo so you can show off to your friends how you support innovation and technology.

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Pledge $79 or more
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Early Bird price: You will receive one iDreamSaver in your choice of black or white ABS plastic, micro-suction padded feet, and travel bag. Also included is the charger with universal AC input and extended length power cord. There are only a limited number so act fast! [US shipping included, international shipping please add $20]

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Pledge $89 or more
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You will receive one iDreamSaver in your choice of black or white ABS plastic, micro-suction padded feet, and travel bag. Also included is the charger with universal AC input and extended length power cord. [US shipping included, international shipping please add $20].
If this project reaches it funding goal these will retail for $120.

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Pledge $238 or more
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Mix and Match: Select multiple rewards by adding the total price of the rewards you want, and enter that as pledge amount. For example, if you want (2) black ABS plastic and (1) Limited Edition Lime Green, you would enter $367 in the pledge amount (89+89+189=367). We will confirm your exact order via email when funding is complete. [Quanties under 10 pcs: US shipping included, international shipping please add $30].